PRODUCT REVIEW
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Kids, SPF 30+
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
octocrylene
1.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
zinc oxide
8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
beeswax
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
cetyl dimethicone
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
dimethicone
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
caprylyl glycol
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
avena sativa kernel extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
caprylyl glycol
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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All ingredients
beeswax
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
caprylyl glycol
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
cetyl dimethicone
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
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Ingredient list view
Beeswax, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propanediol, Water, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Beeswax, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propanediol, Water, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods